Building the Future NAAIDT Conference 2007 Food Partnerships in Schools Jenny Elms

Food Partnerships in Schools Session outline:  The wider ‘food’ agenda  What is around the corner?  What is available to schools?  What next?  Support and resources Food Partnerships in Schools

The wider ‘food’ agenda

Every Child Matters Food contributes to the 5 outcomes: Being healthy: physical & mental Enjoying and achieving Economic well-being Food Partnerships in Schools

Healthy Schools Research published in Dec 2006 shows that of the Headteachers that responded: 63% say that the Programme is making a contribution to pupils having healthier lifestyles 23% say that the Programme is making a contribution to raising pupil achievement 21% say that the Programme is making a contribution to reducing health inequalities 27% say that the Programme is having a positive impact on social inclusion Most impressively, 86% of head teachers say they are engaged with the Programme Food Partnerships in Schools

Healthy Living Initiative (Dept of Health ) Evidence used to identify the key barriers where families with children under 11 need further support to limit their risk of unhealthy weight gain. See report at: Food Partnerships in Schools

School Food Trust “The School Food Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skills in September Its remit is to transform school food and food skills, promote the education and health of children and young people and improve the quality of food in schools.” Food Partnerships in Schools

The SFT & DfES have revised the 2006 regulations for interim food-based standards for school lunch and school food other than lunches Regional conferences for school cooks through 2006/07 Eat Better Do Better - The SFT launched an advertising campaign, encouraging parents to sign their children up to the new school lunches. SFT developing a National Good Practice Network. Contacts For questions on the school food standards and their implementation the helpline is available 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday: Call Website School Food Trust Home Pagewww.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk School Food Trust Home Page Food Partnerships in Schools

What’s around the corner?

Key Stage 3 review. To have your say, go to: Making focus – 4 key areas for food Practical skills Safety and hygiene Diet and nutritional needs Characteristics of ingredients Awaiting the development and publication of support materials from QCA Food Partnerships in Schools

Revised FSA core competences: Consultation in May 07 for 3 months Minimum benchmark Progressive and cumulative Show essential knowledge and capability for 7-16 year olds in: Diet and healthFood preparation & Consumer awarenesshandling skills Food hygiene & safety Food Partnerships in Schools

14-19 Education Changes to GCSE Vocational GCSE’s – Hospitality & Catering Review of A levels – teaching Sept 08 Hospitality & Catering Diploma: first teaching September 2009 Food Partnerships in Schools

Cooking Entitlement programme (KS 3) DfES funded programme led by consortium Minimum entitlement for all pupils 24 hour programme within revised KS 3 Focus on practical skills, diet and nutrition, food safety & hygiene and consumer awareness Implemented Sept 2008 Comprehensive online resource Lead practitioner network Food Partnerships in Schools

What is available for schools? Food Partnerships in Schools What’s available for schools?

Programmes, partnerships and lots more……….. Food Partnership Let’s Get Cooking Active Kids Get Cooking Cook It 2007 Food for Life Partnership Cook It! Future Chef Award Chefs Adopt a School Scheme Focus on Food Year of Food and Farming. Food Partnerships in Schools

What next?

Curriculum models KS 3 revision Cooking entitlement Diploma lines of learning Healthy Schools Food Partnerships in Schools ?

Support and resources: National Nutrition Education Conferences: Cooking entitlement - LP network and regional training Website to be announced Food partnership training: Food in Schools toolkit Food Partnerships in Schools

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Building the Future NAAIDT Conference 2007 Food Partnerships in Schools Jenny Elms Thank you